How to find cheap flights to Gladstone Airport (GLT)
$782 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Gladstone Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to GLT, the lowest fare is $447.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Gladstone, where Gladstone Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Gladstone by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If you're not in a rush to get to Gladstone, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Gladstone Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Gladstone
The cheapest month to board a flight to Gladstone is typically May.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to GLT.
Travel to Gladstone in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to GLT, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Gladstone then.
Check the weather before travelling. January brings the warmest days in Gladstone, averaging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 11ºC to 22ºC.
June gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Gladstone.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Gladstone Airport (GLT): What you need to know
Get to Gladstone in one go with Qantas. Virgin Australia also offers direct flights to Gladstone Airport.
Qantas offers the most punctual service. Up to 75% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great choice when booking your GLT plane ticket.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC+10 timezone at GLT.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to GLT? These hotels close to Gladstone Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your trip to Gladstone sooner by grabbing a car hire in GLT. Thrifty, Hertz and Budget are trusted suppliers to select from here.
Gladstone Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure shows how often flights from GLT arrive according to plan.
Gladstone Airport is located in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Gladstone from Gladstone Airport (GLT)
The distance from GLT to central Gladstone is about 6 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to GLT, driving to the centre will take around 10 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Gladstone, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Gladstone highlights
These top sights have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Gladstone:
Gran Barrera de Coral de Australia: Around 6 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Gecko Valley Winery: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometres south of the heart of Gladstone.
How to get to Rockhampton from Gladstone Airport (GLT)
On your way to the nearby city of Rockhampton? It's about 113 kilometres from GLT. Give yourself around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours to make the trip.
Travelling from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Yeppoon
Yeppoon is located around 97 kilometres from Gladstone Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 6 hours 40 minutes.
Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There's plenty more of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Gladstone, take off to Bundaberg. On the must-do list? Begin with Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Turtle Encounters.
Another city in Australia that could easily become a favourite is Rockhampton. From Gladstone, it's around 88 kilometres north-west and is home to attractions like Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Mount Archer National Park. Spend a little time at Rockhampton Heritage Trail too. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is the main arrival point for this city.
Roughly 225 kilometres south-east of Gladstone, Hervey Bay is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include Big Whale, Eli Creek and Reef World Aquarium.
